More Info →No. 2 Dam Bypass - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

Shown here is the framing set in place for the by-pass at No. 2 Dam, Mangahao.The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 94

Date

May 1923

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh94_005813

Held In

"Coolstore"